dislodge
verb
dis·lodge
(ˌ)dis-ˈläj 
dislodged; dislodging; dislodges
1
: to drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage
2
: to force out of a secure or settled position
dislodged the rock with a shovel
: to leave a place previously occupied
Examples of dislodge in a Sentence
The earthquake dislodged several boulders from the cliff.
He kicked at the stone to dislodge it.
The army has dislodged enemy forces from their stronghold.
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The bristles of a scrub brush travel across a surface to dislodge dirt and grime so it can be rinsed away.
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The baking soda and vinegar work together to dislodge and loosen gunk blocking the drain.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 1 Apr. 2026
At some point as the suspects fled westbound on the Interstate 30 service road, the ATM dislodged from the vehicle and came to rest in a culvert near an auto dealership, police said.
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Little violence has been able to dislodge Iran as – to some Shia – a sponsor or protector of sorts.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
The baking soda and vinegar work together to dislodge and loosen gunk blocking the drain.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 1 Apr. 2026
At some point as the suspects fled westbound on the Interstate 30 service road, the ATM dislodged from the vehicle and came to rest in a culvert near an auto dealership, police said.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Mar. 2026
Little violence has been able to dislodge Iran as – to some Shia – a sponsor or protector of sorts.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for dislodge
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“Dislodge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dislodge. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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dislodge
verb
dis·lodge
(ˈ)dis-ˈläj
: to force out of a place especially of rest, hiding, or defense
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